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In a family of great all-mountain skis, the Elan Ripstick 86 Skis stands out as the model best suited for women who spend the vast majority of their time shredding prepared slopes but allows for fresh snow adventures on a sweet 4 to 6 inches of overnight feathery pow. Easy to coax into the turn but extremely precise, the Ripstick 86 is one of the best-balanced all-mountain skis out there and suitable for a wide range of abilities.
Tubelite Woodcore – To create the TubeLite Wood Core, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. Measuring 5mm in diameter and hollow in their construction, these tubes run along the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. They provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.
Fiberglass – A fiberglass reinforcement optimizes the flex pattern and enhances torsional rigidity of the ski. The fibers are positioned either above or below the ski core and improve the ski’s structural integrity.
VaporTip Inserts – Strong and dynamic Tubelite woodcores are paired with lightweight composite Vaportip inserts in the tip and tail of the ski to lighten swing weight and reduce vibration, dramatically improving the ski's ride qualities.
SST Sidewall – The SST Sidewall Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity.
TNT Technology – Elan’s unique TNT technology is a combination of innovations that provides the best balance of light weight construction with power and performance. The core of the TNT Technology is the Tubelite Wood Core with carbon rods along the edges of the ski, combined with Vapor Tip Inserts. The end result is an extremely lightweight high performance ski with exceptional power, cushioning and stability.
Climbing Skin Notch at Tail
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 142 | 150 | 156 | 158 | 163 | 166 | 170 | 174 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 119 | 121 | 123 | 127 | 128 | |||
Waist Width (mm) | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | |||
Tail Width (mm) | 108 | 110 | 112 | 116 | 118 | |||
Turning Radius (m) | 11.5 | 12.9 | 15.0 | 16.2 | 17.6 |
For 2017, Look makes their reliable lightweight, versatile NX construction available in a 12 DIN version, the Look NX 12 Dual WTR Ski Bindings. Now, in addition to the lighter weight and easier step in action, you have the option of using regular ISO 5355 Alpine soles or WTR (Walk-to-Ride) boot soles in the same binding. Get Look's famous retention and safety in a light, user-friendly, and versatile package and see what a difference it makes in your skiing.
180˚ Multi-Directional Release – A true mechanical upward release that functions independently from the heel for the most effective multi-directional protection in the case of a fall.
Dual Action Toe
Toe Lateral Elasticity – 45 mm
Four Points of Contact – Four points of contact with the boot provide maximum power transmission.
High Vertical & Lateral Elastic Travel – Provides shock absorption and reduces inadvertent release.
Dual Standard Concept – Look strategically reinforced the toe housing, increased the toe ramp, elongated the toe-wings, and created a toe that is compatible with both ISO 5355 Alpine boot soles and WTR (Walk-to-Ride) rockered boot soles.
Easy Step-In / Step-Out – Wider heel throw offers easy and intuitive entry-and-exit.
Long Lever Arm – Makes unclicking from the bindings effortless.
Heel Vertical Elasticity – 12 mm
Lightweight Composite Materials
Ramp° – 0.3°
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.